Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

shining intensely

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

third-person singular of “confirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

impaired by diminution

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

remove the dust from

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

coins made of gold

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

above and across; more than

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

plural of “sheaf” — a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

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From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The latter was, however, relieved by stronger color in front of the party, for blazing gold on the dazzling stubble, the oat sheaves rolled away in long rows that diminished and melted into each other, until they cut the blue of the sky in a delicate filigree.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

up to a particular time

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading There was no cloud in the vault of ether, and slanting sun-rays beat fiercely down upon the prairie, until the fibrous dust grew fiery and the eyes ached from the glare of the vast stretch of silvery gray.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

at the time that

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

(of hair) having lost its color

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It had blown over leagues of sun-bleached prairie, and the great desolation beyond the pines of the Saskatchewan, but had not wholly lost the faint, wholesome chill it brought from the Pole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SERGEANT STIMSON CONFIRMS HIS SUSPICIONS It was late in the afternoon when Colonel Barrington drove up to Winston's homestead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had his niece and sister with him, and when he pulled up his team, all three were glad of the little breeze that came down from the blueness of the north and rippled the whitened grass.